Conference Announcements
Monday March 22, 2010
Thank you to everyone for a successful 2010 Education Conference
We had great response from Home Inspectors across Ontario at our annual conference. When all the counting was done we had 260 people attending the weekend events. The education workshops were well received, the home inspection tours were informative and the exhibitor hall saw lots of traffic. Our conference sponsors Hub International, Amerispec and OREA helped make this years conference a greate a great experience for our inspectors.
Wednesday March 2, 2010
2010 Education Conference This Weekend!
This weekend over 200 Ontario Home Inspectors will be meeting at the Waterloo Inn. During a weekend devoted to education Home Inspectors will have the opportunity of attending 16 educational sessions, attending the Technical Tour to LEED certified properties or the Home Inspection Tour. An exhibitor hall will feature 22 service and product providers.
Helping to make the conference a success are the conference sponsors; Hub International, AmeriSpec and OREA.
There is still an opportunity to attend. Registration is being accepted in-person at the Waterloo Inn. Payment is accepted by credit card only. If you are registering on site as a student please remember to bring indentification of your OAHI student status with you to the registration desk.
Thursday February 25, 2010
Exhibitors featured on website
Plan your arrival for Friday evening and join us at the exhibitor hall where 21 exhibitors will be featured. This evening event will provide you an opportunity to examine more closely many of the home inspection products and services provided by this years exhibitors. Check out new tools & products, service providers and educational opportunities for home inpsectors. This years exhibitors are listed on the 2010 Exhibitors page.
Monday February 22, 2010
Join us for our Networking Events
The annual conference is an excellent way to meet home inspectors from across Ontario, talk 'inspections' and exchange information and stories. This year we will be hosting two networking events over the weekend. The Exhibitors Reception will be held Friday March 5 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This event will provide you with an opportunity to meet and talk with our exhibitors in a relaxed atmosphere. On Saturday we will be hosting a Meet & Greet. Just added to the schedule this event will be an opportunity to network with the over 200 attendees at this years conference. The Meet & Greet will be held in the Straus Salon from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Both events will have a cash bar and each participant will be supplied with a complimentary drink ticket as part of your registration. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Tours provide great opportunity for hands on learning
The 2010 Education Conference Tours are shaping up to be a great hands on learning experience for both new and experienced Home Inspectors.
The Technical Tour will take Home Inspectors to examine two LEED certified sites. The first site is Guelph builder, Reid's Heritage Homes LEED Platinum Certified home. The second the City of Cambridge's LEED Gold Certified City Hall.
The Home Inspection Tour will take Home Inspectors to examine two typical homes in Waterloo Region. The first site is a 1960's brick two storey (generously donated by one of our student members). The second Homer Watson House & Gallery, built in 1906 this is a great example of historic homes in the area.
Both tours will include a lunch break with sandwiches from Subway.
Come on Friday March 5th and take advantage of this great opportunity to 'inspect' some unique sites in Waterloo Region.
Tuesday February 16, 2010
New Updates to the Conference Schedule
We've updated the 2010 Education Conference schedule and here are some highlights:
Rob Sloan will be hosting a session on Electrical Defects. This will be an interactive session and Rob encourages you to bring some of your tools (testers) and particiate throughout the presentation
Paul Jeffs will be hosting a session on Heritage Buildings. Based in Guelph, Paul is an independent consultant who for the last 20 years has specialized in providing technical advice and services for the design, construction, restoration and protection of concrete and masonry structures.
Tim Purtill will be hosting a session on Identifying Grow-Ops in response to the recent publicity surrounding the home inspectors role in identifying potential grow-op homes.
Friday January 29, 2010
Here are our top 5 reasons why you should attend the 2010 OAHI Education Conference
1. Two incredible days of quality education, featuring 16 education sessions and up to 20 CEU's
2. Over 20 inspection related product and service providers showcased in the exhibitors hall
3. Network with knowledgeable and trusted professionals in the home inspection field
4. Low registration fees and conference hotel rates combine for an exceptional value
and...
5. You could win a free telescopic ladder by registering before January 31st.
"Join us in Waterloo"
Brad Durant RHI
Conference Committee Chair
Monday January 25, 2010
ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT
IN THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Never before has the OAHI Education Committee offered such a low rate for our conference. Our goal has been to offer you high quality educational sessions at the lowest price possible. Thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors and our conference hotel we achieved what our members have been asking - Now it's your turn to register!
The early bird deadline will end on January 31st and we don't want you to miss out! Register Now
Don't miss out on the low hotel rates. The Waterloo Inn is offering rooms at $109 per night but only until January 30. Phone the hotel to get the OAHI Conference discount.
Saturday January 16, 2010
NEW! A SESSION for ALL MEMBERS
Share your home inspection experiences and stories with your peers at the 2010 Education Conference
This years conference will feature one session dedicated to our members and their stories. The 2010 Education Conference committee invites all members to share your experiences, interesting photo's, unusual events and experiences by compiling a 5 - 10 presentation to share during a scheduled session. It can be unusual, interesting or just funny, just keep them relevant to home inspection. At the session we will be inviting the audience to vote on their favourite presentation/story and the top three will receive a prize.
Send your submission to Nitin Mehta of the conference committee at nitinrhi@sympatico.ca. It would be great if you can send it in a microsoft office power point format - if you need assistance Nitin will help you out. You can do the presentation yourself or one of the conference committee members can present for you.
The deadline for submissions is Friday February 5, 2010.
All photos and information will only be used in the session and will not be distributed or used for any other purpose without the written consent of the member.
We've all had those 'interesting' experiences so get let's see what you have!
Tuesday January 12, 2010
Attend the 2010 Education Conference and Receive up to 20 CEU's
Still need your CEU's for this year! All inspectors attending the 2010 Education Conference are eligible for CEU credits.
- Attend one day - 8 CEU's
- Attend both days - 16 CEU's
- Attend the technical tour - 4 CEU's
- Attend the home inspection tour - 4 CEU's
Wednesday January 6, 2010
Win a telescopic ladder!
Register by January 31, 2010 for the full two day conference and your name will be entered in our draw to win a telescopic ladder. You will save $75 off your registration fees and have a chance at a new ladder valued at $250!
Conference Registration Form
Monday December 21, 2010
Registration Now Open
Catch the Early Bird Deadline January 31, 2010
Don't miss out on the early bird conference registration deadline. Save $75 off your registration by registering on or before January 31, 2010.
Tuesday October 6, 2009
Save this Date!
March 5 - 7, 2010
The OAHI Education Conference is coming to Waterloo Ontario
This years conference will be held at the Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre, just 88 km from the OAHI office in Mississaga. Our 2-day agenda will be filled with great workshops and our popular offsite tours and home inspection.
Our members have told us they are concerned about the price of education during these difficult economic times and we are excited by the Waterloo Inn's ability to provide us with a top facility, quality food and a reasonable room rate. We are able to offer a full 2 day conference for $325 (plus GST) for members and a special price of $225 (plus GST) for students. The price has never been lower for 16 education sessions including CEU's. In addition we have negotiated a low room rate starting at $109.00 (plus taxes) per night. Driving in for the day? No problem. Parking is free and easily accessible from Hwy 8 from 401.
Have an idea for a speaker?
As a committee we welcome your suggestions for speakers, topics, tours, exhibitors and sponsors. Send your ideas to the 2010 Education Committee.
Speakers: Phil Robinson rahi@hotmail.com
Tours: David Cook inspections@informedpurchase.ca
Exhibitors: Laurie Jamieson eagle_eye0905@rogers.com
Sponsors: Brad Durant brad@homefrontinspections.ca
Sponsors: Guy Battaglini hbis@rogers.com
Want to Register?
Registration information will be posted shortly. In the meantime circle March 5 - 7, 2010 on your calendar and come back and visit the conference website to see the lineup of speakers, tours, exhibitors and sponsors.
I look forward to seeing you in Waterloo.
Brad Durant RHI
Chair OAHI Education Conference |
